Epilogue: the future of the big government and human dignity

1. The Future of the Grand Political Co-operative

The future after the birth of the Great Political Co-prosperity Society and the many wars and feuds that followed still holds many challenges and hopes. From the day the war ended and peace prevailed, the people of the Greater Nagoya Co-prosperity Society began their journey toward a new era. But the road will not be smooth, and they will face trials and tribulations once again.
The basic philosophy of the Great Political Co-prosperity Sphere is rooted not in mere economic domination, but in a spirit of coexistence and cooperation. It is a lesson from the wars of the past to build a new order in which nations cooperate and respect each other, rather than concentrating power in a single pole. The most important objective of this new regime will be to restore human dignity, once lost in war and strife, and to extend it to the whole world.
• Utsutsu Umiyama (Taisei Yokusan Bussan):
"The Taisei Yokusan Prosperity Association that we have created is not merely an economic framework. It is about preserving human dignity and finding a way to live together with each other in the times to come."
• Kazuma Nanjo (Taisei Yokusan Bussan):
"And through this new structure, we will support the future of Asia and connect it to the future of the world. To do so, we ourselves must constantly reflect on ourselves and maintain our pride as human beings."

2. On Human Dignity

The goal of the Taisei Kyosei is not to rule by physical force, but to build a social order that protects human dignity. Human dignity is not merely the protection of the basic rights necessary for life. It is a moral way of life based on pride that springs from within the self and coexistence with others.
Through war, people have learned that domination of others by force and domination does not necessarily bring lasting peace. Rather, they have learned all the more keenly that in order to understand and walk with others, it is essential to be sincere ourselves and respect the other's point of view.
The Taisei Kyoyukai operates with this human dignity at its core and aims to ensure that its principles permeate society as a whole. Economic development, the strengthening of military power, and diplomatic success are of course important, but at the foundation of all of these is the spirit of cooperation with one another in upholding human dignity.
• Toshio Sueyoshi (Toyo Business Engineering):
"Human dignity is all about living together without infringing on the freedom of others. To achieve this, we ourselves must be strong and sincere."
• Shigeru Sugawara (Mitsubishi Corporation):
"We must never forget the free respect and symbiosis, no matter how powerful we may be. That is the foundation of a truly strong nation."

3. Endings and New Beginnings

On the day that the Great Political Co-prosperity Society was founded, a light shone on the future of Asia. But with the arrival of peace, the true trials begin. Overcoming past conflicts and feuds and building a society that upholds human dignity will not be easy. Nevertheless, each of us has a responsibility to work hand in hand and cooperate together to create the future, as we have vowed in our hearts to do in the years to come.
In the new era that we are about to enter, we will reflect on our past history while finding hope for the future and nurturing our ability to live together. The system of the Grand Council of State, the Daisei Kyoyukai, will surely take each step of the way and show leadership in protecting human dignity in the international community.
And like Utsutsu Umiyama and Asako Oda, sincere human bonds and love will be the pillars that support this new era. As they walk together in their new life together, they will be the symbol of the ideal "humanity" of the coming age.
• Utsutsu Umiyama (Daisei Bussan):
"From now on, we will work together to build a future that is in our hands. We will continue to remember that human dignity is our most important force."
• Kazuma Nanjo (Taisei Yokusan Bussan):
"Together we walk, together we achieve. That is the future that the Taisei Yokusan Kyoeikai is striving for."